Obstetric Cholestasis

Severe, relentless itching in late pregnancy is not just uncomfortable, and it is never something you should simply put up with. When the itch begins on your hands and feet and no rash appears, it can be a sign that your liver is struggling with a condition called obstetric cholestasis. This book takes you from the first sleepless nights to the blood test that provides answers, and through every appointment, decision and emotion that follows. Written in calm, clear language, it explains what bile acids are, what your results mean, how your care will be adjusted, and how your baby's wellbeing is monitored right up to birth. You will find practical relief for the itch, honest guidance on birth timing, and a full picture of the weeks after delivery. Most of all, you will learn the question to ask, the plan to make, and the red flags to act on, so you feel informed, supported and in safe hands. Part of The Pregnancy Companion Library.

About the author

Rosalind Ferrers Kade writes for The Pregnancy Companion Library.